CRISPY WHOLE STRIPED BASS WITH RED TOMATILLO SAUCE AND ROASTED RED POTATOES

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Crispy Whole Striped Bass with Red Tomatillo Sauce and Roasted Red Potatoes image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

Peanut oil or canola oil, for frying
2 cups rice flour
Salt and freshly ground pepper
4 whole striped bass, about 1 pound each, scaled, gutted, rinsed, and patted dry
1/2 to 3/4 cup water
8 tomatillos, husked and washed
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 large red onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 habanero chile, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons New Mexico chile powder
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Salt and freshly ground pepper
12 new potatoes, cut in half or quartered depending on size
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon finely chopped flat leaf parsley
1 tablespoon finely chopped chives

Steps:

  • Heat about 2 inches of oil in a high-sided skillet over medium heat to 360 degrees F.
  • Whisk together flour, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Whisk in enough water to make a batter the consistency of a crepe batter. When the oil has 360 degrees. Season each fish well on the inside and outside and dip into the batter, allowing any excess to run off. Carefully place 2 whole fish in each pan and cook until golden brown on both sides. Serve each fish on a large plate, ladle with some of the Red Tomatillo Sauce, and arrange the Roasted New Herb Potatoes around the plate.
  • Red Tomatillo Sauce: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place tomatillos in a small roasting pan, toss with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Roast until soft, about 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Heat remaining olive oil in medium sauce pan, add onions and cook until soft. Add garlic and habanero and cook for 1 minute. Add the chile powder and cook for 1 minute. Add the tomatillos, stir, and cook for 10 minute. Transfer the mixture to a food processor, add the vinegar, honey, and cilantro, and process until almost smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Roasted New Herbed Potatoes: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Toss potatoes with olive oil, garlic, and salt and pepper, to taste. Place in a small roasting dish and roast until cooked through and golden brown. Remove from oven and immediately fold in the herbs.

Jacob Jaigopaul
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


Brandon Smith
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I'm not a fan of fish, but I really enjoyed this dish. The crispy skin and the flavorful sauce made all the difference.


Angel xxx
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the whole family will love it.


MD Tarif Islam
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make seafood dish.


Sal Doo
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The fish was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The sauce was flavorful and the potatoes were cooked to perfection.


Sivanathan Siva
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I was a bit skeptical about cooking a whole fish, but this recipe made it easy. The fish turned out perfectly cooked and the sauce was amazing.


Reshma Aucharaz
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner. The fish was flaky and tender, and the sauce was delicious.


Kt Fahim
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but I really enjoyed this dish. The crispy skin and the flavorful sauce made all the difference.


Shamraziii Shamraziii
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The potatoes were cooked perfectly and they really soaked up the sauce. Yum!


Debbie Gillespie
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The fish was crispy on the outside and tender and flaky on the inside. The sauce was also very good.


Shan Khan
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This recipe is definitely a keeper! The fish was crispy and the sauce was tangy and flavorful. My family loved it!


Yoshi Beltran
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the crispy skin on the fish and the flavorful sauce. The potatoes were also a great addition.


desmond chukwu123
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The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was tangy and flavorful. The potatoes were roasted to perfection. An excellent meal!


Robert Coronado
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This crispy whole striped bass was a delightful dish! The red tomatillo sauce had a nice balance of flavors, and the roasted red potatoes were perfectly cooked. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-ma